Every curl is different in shape and structure, so knowing their features is essential to keep them looking beautiful. M.ª José Llata, director of Peluquería Llata Carrera and expert in the method curlytells us how to get the most out of our curls and learn to care for them.
Hydrate, your curls are always thirsty
Because of their wavy nature, curls tend to lose moisture because the sebum generated on the scalp does not reach the entire surface of the hair fiber. “The lack of hydration is present in many curly hair, although not in the same way, and it is what causes curly hair to tend to frizz. Every scalp is different and its oiliness must be analyzed to provide the necessary hydration on a balanced way “, explains M.ª José Llata from Peluquería Llata Carrera from Santa Cruz de Bezana (Cantabria).
Our curls are unique
No two curls are the same, which is why the care is not the same. There are several aspects to consider, natural hydration, porosity and elasticity of each mane. “Not all moons absorb liquids in the same way. That is, there are more porous fibers than others. There are also finer or thicker ones, and thickness determines the percentage of emollients to be applied, if they should be more or less the same.” happens with the greasiness, the fat that we generate, and that determines how we should wash and exfoliate.Finally, the elasticity, always diagnosed in a professional way, will determine the flexibility, an aspect that will indicate the need to add proteins or water provide “, says M.ª José Llata from Peluquería Llata Carrera from Santa Cruz de Bezana (Cantabria).
How do I know what my hair needs?
The evaluation should always be done by a professional, but looking at your hair will help you better understand what it is like and what it needs. “The type of porosity depends on how the scales that make up the fiber are united, which can be more open or more closed. That’s what prevents the active ingredients from entering, if they are more closed, and also prevents them from losing hydration , if they are very open.Low porosity type makes hair take a long time to get wet and dry in the shower and also makes it more difficult to comb. Therefore, very heavy ingredients, such as oils, do not absorb well by leaving a look behind too greasy. When the porosity is high, the hair tends to dry and frizz quickly. The fiber absorbs moisture, but at the same time loses it easily,” says the expert.
What kind of products do I need?
Using the right products for our needs is essential to achieve a balance in which there is no surplus or shortage. “If the porosity is low, avoid oils that are too thick and go for lighter formulas like grapeseed or almond oil. Also better are products that you leave on without rinsing and apply them to wet hair instead of damp. If your porosity is high, it is also better to resort to oils such as argan so that they not only hydrate, but also form a barrier to prevent hydration loss. In addition, treatments that provide proteins are recommended,” concludes M.ª José Llata ” of Peluquería Llata Race from Santa Cruz de Bezana (Cantabria).
Source: Marie Claire
